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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Three

Posted on June 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to enjoy some food, between wine tastings at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church during a fund raiser, that was partly supported by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. We were still at the Ixsir … Continue reading →

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A Different Wine Tasting – Part Two

Posted on June 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were having a grand time at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church, sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan.  And my Bride was having a grand old time. We were still at … Continue reading →

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A Different Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on June 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Most of the wine tastings that I attend, I must admit, are at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The Fine Wine Source was hosting a wine tasting at his church as a fund raiser with tables and tables … Continue reading →

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The Fine Wine Source Club – May 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My apologies all around as I am in June, as I write this article, but I had so many articles that I wanted to write about our unexpected trip to Las Vegas, and then I came down with pneumonia, which … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day in Las Vegas

Posted on June 3, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Our last event in Las Vegas, before we had to fly home and it was great that we could get as much of the family together one more time.  We had other reasons for this trip, so we went and … Continue reading →

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Another Brunch at Echo & Rig

Posted on May 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful morning as we walked from our hotel to Tivoli Village to have brunch at Echo & Rig.  We always get there early, so that we can hopefully be the first ones to be seated, so that … Continue reading →

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Taking Everyone to the Bar for Dinner

Posted on May 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

While we were still in Las Vegas, we really tried to monopolize the time with our kids.  While they were making final arrangements, we wanted to make sure that they were eating properly, after all, isn’t that one of the … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in a Butcher Shop

Posted on May 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After the funeral we had a quiet day to ourselves.  We have basically over the years charted about a 10K walk that we do, while in Las Vegas, and we usually end up in Tivoli Village for breakfast at a … Continue reading →

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How Do You Keep the Music Playing…

Posted on May 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

This past trip to Las Vegas, while it was good to see my children and grandchildren, we were there to say our last goodbyes to their mother or their “baba.” I was also amazed at the red tape involved, as … Continue reading →

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Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part Two

Posted on May 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Marche Bacchus describes themselves as a touch of France on the lakes edge and that is a perfect description of being in the Desert Shores community.   We were having a grand afternoon kibbitzing with the wait staff, the manager and … Continue reading →

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